Activities of the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce
El Salvador
2023
Visitando la fabrica de NONI
JUN 2023
En la fábrica de Ron Guazapa
JUN-JUL 2023
Visitando fincas a pedido de algunas empresas neerlandesas
Jun-Jul 2023
En El Salvador en conferencia en Pricesmart con empresa neerlandesa:
Chocolates Melher
MI ARTE micro company dedicated to the manufacture of handcraft, furniture accessories for homes, offices etc.
Interviewing Korinver
Hermel S.A. de C.V.
Dr. Winkelaar, Honorary Member of the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce in Holland, explaining a project that could help the Salvadoran Coffee Council (CSC).
With ex Executive Director of the Salvadoran Coffee Council (CSC), Lic. Hernández , Dr. Winkelaar, Mrs. Meijer, and others.
Crio (www.crio.com.sv), they are specialized in the manufacture and export of frozen bread dough and ethnic products.
At the premises of Casart showing the director executive and artisan styles and colour of hammocks requested by the Dutch Importer.
Casart, visiting the workshop of one of the artisans
Arrocera San Francisco
At the premises of ABECAFE with Director Executive Mr. Ricardo Esmahan. ABECAFE was established as an alternative to the traditional organization of Salvadoran coffee growers.
With Professor Miller, Director of Latin America at the The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
Conference at The Hague University , subjects on : Brief description of the Exports/Imports of the country , with its respective products and services portfolio.
Volume of trade between both countries (The Netherlands and El Salvador) and its projection.
The Salvadoran Chamber represents them in the Netherlands and has a good contact for the Organization of Handcraft in El Salvador.
Arte Maya Pipil
Alianza de Mujeres en Café de El Salvador (AMCES) está muy complacida y orgullosa por contar con SONIA MEIJER, CONSUL HONORARIA de El Salvador en el Reino de los Países Bajos, Presidente y Fundadora de la CAMARA de COMERCIO SALVADOREÑA EN HOLANDA.
I attended the event offered by ASI. It was interesting to meet with some of the Board Members , their attorney and many other very good contacts. I hope for a productive network for the near future. On the picture: With Mr. Solano (attorney of ASI) Mr. Cader (President of ASI) and Mr. Arriaza (Executive Director of ASI)
After my return on Tuesday 03 September a Dutch Licenced Company and I will have a meeting to discuss the whole range of products of Casart. The upcoming meeting was more than good news, the porcelain products were much liked. A possible visit to El Salvador again in 2020 may go through. Two other Dutch companies a PRIVATE and a FAIR TRADE one, are waiting for samples. On my trip in August, I guided the Artisans and told how Dutch people like products and designs.
I was very honoured to receive an email from Mr. Pablo Duran, the actual President of Coexport, to meet him in the premises of Coexport. Executive Director Silvia Cuellar was present and Mrs.Karla Klaus also. The questions were asked but has to be answered.
Consejo Salvadoreno del Cafe 2019
I met the new Executive Director. Questions for them were prepared by a reputable Coffee Expert. A letter from our senior expert Dr. Adrie Winkelaar was given with his points of view and solutions of how things could work out well. The total information was sent by email before my visit to CSC and I gave photocopies in hand to Mrs. Pacas. If these questions are answered and Dr. Winkelaar’s suggestions are taken into account, the CSC will find better ways. I did mention to Mrs. Pacas “Why are there so many Coffee Organizations? It’s better to unite all of them.”
Ena, visit 2019
I found the best of the best to help from ENA. The Expert who did ZAMORANO. A whole range of questions were given to Dr. Parker, with very specific questions (the Dutch way) to know exactly the specific needs in technology, etc and the rest will follow. The experts are interested in knowing the Agricultural needs of the Salvadoran country.
Handcraft visit 2019
With the Dutch handcraft importer
Ministry of Agriculture, visit 2019
Ing. Perdomo from the Ministry was asked for specific information. He showed his good knowledge, answered directly my questions and referred me to four other specialized sectors who could help me further. I am very grateful for this contribution and am satisfied with the outcome.
Proesa, visit 2019
I was talking to Ing. William Soriano. I asked questions so the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce can inform about legislations etc to investors and buyers. I left an urgent request for a Speech where the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce has been invited to participate, representing EL SALVADOR. It is urgent to have those answers. The Ambassador of El Salvador Mr. Agustin Vasquez Gomez and myself will represent the Country
The Netherlads
The crafts expert evaluating the purchase and import options from El Salvador
I introduced a Salvadoran Business man to a Fair Trade Importer / Organization
Visiting handcraft stores.
Sonia Meijer with President of Conamype and Ambassador of El Salvador in the Netherlands Mr. Agustin Vásquez Gómez in a meeting at the Embassy.
Signing the cooperation contract in The Hague